Man, to Lady Coworker: …I didn’t mean to cause any confusion, so…
Lady Coworker: No, no, it’s okay
Patron: I just hope you’ll accept my apology-
Lady Coworker: No need to apologize, we’re cool
Me: …?
[This exchange repeats about 3 more times before Man leaves]
Me: …what was that about?
Lady Coworker: Oh… he asked me for my phone number last week.
Me: Oh.
Lady Coworker: Yeah, and he was checking out a bunch of travel books, and said he wanted to take me on his vacation.
Me: YIKES
Me: You would never return from that trip.
Lady Coworker: You really know when to tune in on a conversation, don’t you? That’s actually really comforting.
Me, who obsessively listens to everything within earshot: Haha yeah, just when it’s appropriate…